1979 Mercury Cougar vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercury Cougar (134 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 655 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercury Cougar | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Cougar | 25 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
